Certina DS Action Diver 38mm Review

Glad to be back! This time my first ever modern Certina watch up for review. This awesome sub 1000 dollar package offers some great specs in a nice and compact package! There are not many big brands out there that compete with this specific offering imho. Just to get a 38mm diver seems to be quite challenging, and I'm really glad to see this as an alternative. This Certina DS Action DIver 38mm has really grown on me. Feels great on the wrist and there are not a lot of "basic" specs to improve on (at least in this price-range).

I made this video in a different way compared to earlier reviews. The earlier ones are mostly filmed with both audio and video in the same clip. Let me know if you prefer this content in comparison to older ones. I'd really appreciate the feedback! :)

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[manzahalem]

This is a great & thorough review, thanks for taking the time to put it together and share it. I've gifted the black version to a recent college graduate and will probably be getting another for myself, I like it that much after seeing it in the steel. It really ticks almost every box for a diver/tool watch. 7.25" wrist and it wears beautifully.

[fungus]

I have the green and gold version and it's so beautiful. Certina are underrated watches.

[fransb]

Just bought the green one today after lusting over it for weeks. Glad I pulled the trigger on it, very happy with it, especially the size is perfect for my not too beefy wrists. My bezel alignment is spotnon by the way.

[Ferien]

Fyi, 19mm lug width is the right choice for a 38mm diameter. Lug width should follow a 1:2 ratio with diameter to ensure attractive proportions.

[Ranteessa]

I like the look of this Certina. It has nice kind of timeless look. Somehow gives Orient Kamasu vibes being similarly more of a sleeper rather than flashy showpiece.

[sonichechoencuba]

I had the green and black, it's a great watch, I love it.

[MNA]

I have it in black and absolutely love it. Best swiss diver under $1, 000 when you consider the size, bracelet, and the movement. These are hard to come by in North America.

[itsallrobbish]

Great review. I’ve not considered Certina before, but now it’s on my radar for sure. Thanks.

[patricj]

Good review as usual! Certina divers really look great. And the powermatic 80 movement is a good thing. But 38mm is a bit too small for my taste. I prefer 43mm here, but unfortunately the 43mm version has a whopping ~52mm lug to lug distance. I read that somewhere. Otherwise I had already got a 43mm model.

[TheGrenadier]

That's an extremely interesting offer that really goes under the radar. The only mistake i see there is the lug width. On my list, definitely.

[frankbruno]

Thank you for this.. I'm likely to purchase this blue baby soon. I love automatic watches.. have a 6.5 inch wrist, and don't have an Omega budget.. your review helped me decide! Thank you!
Frank in Colorado

[astrayproductions]

3:15 i have seen tudor black bay 58's with a worse alignment than that, you're all good

[baheh]

Very happy with mine that's the same blue as in the review.
I actually prefer it to my Oris diver 65

[leonardogiannelli]

Great dimensions, very nice looking piece! Now a question considering looks, performance, price and materials, which do you consider to be the best, Steinhart Ocean One 39 or Certina Ds action 38? Thanks for the nice review :)

[Relo]

Subscribed. Glad I bumped into your channel. Was considering this or the Longines Hydro Conquest 39mm. Certina DS Action Diver for half the price looks to be a winner for me. Now I’ll have to find short 19mm rubber straps.👍🏼

[essaalansari]

Great review buddy, any hotspot on daily use?

[Watchmade]

Great video and great watch. Had the two tone blue/gold before, sold it and get this blue version now!

[TedCornish]

I’ve just bought one. Thanks for your review 👍👍

[yankeedoodle]

I’m deciding between this Certina and the steinhart. Which would you recommend ? Subscribed 👍

[pshiva]

I’d like to order the black one, but I have seen a lot with misaligned bezel inlay. Isn’t it possible to send it back to the TD or to Certina, to have it corrected? It really is a bummer.